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wading

VERB

plod, often through water

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe paddle splash stumble trek

STRONG

attack attempt drudge ford initiate labor launch start tackle toil walk

WEAK

fall to get feet wet get stuck in go for jump in light into pitch in set about set to tear into work through

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid be lazy conclude dodge end finish idle ignore laze neglect stop

Example Sentences

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The company has been wading through design and quality issues for years, resulting in significant management turnover.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve, wading into heavy thematic territory without shying away from the bittersweet realities of death.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Rao spent early March wading through messages from investors concerned about their portfolio companies’ abilities to continue using Anthropic’s tools given its new designation, Rao said in a March 9 court filing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

She said muddy edges around the waterways were ideal for insects and molluscs, which "will provide a feast" for wading birds like lapwings, redshank and snipe.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Laika’s tub of horror was a plastic toddler’s wading pool, blue, and decorated with a frieze of press-formed dolphins, starfish, and bubbles dancing around its outer wall.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith